Montessori Elementary Assistant Teacher - Grow Young Minds

We-Promise-Too-Inc; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Montessori Academy of Upland is seeking a caring, dependable Elementary Assistant Teacher to join our Montessori environment. You will assist the lead teacher with supervision, instruction, and classroom management for elementary-aged students in a hands-on classroom.

This full-time, in-person role pays $18.00-$23.00 per hour, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM in Upland, CA. Ideal candidates have 12 ECE units and at least one year of relevant experience; CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units or units in an adjacent field of study.
• At least 1 year of experience working with elementary-aged children required
• Teaching experience preferred
• Montessori experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate
• Must have current CPR/First Aid certification or be willing to obtain certification
• Must be dependable, patient, professional, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Must be able to meet all applicable school and childcare employment requirements

Responsibilities

• Assisting the lead teacher in planning and implementing the daily classroom program
• Helping prepare the learning environment, classroom materials, activities, and supplies
• Supporting students with lessons, independent work, and classroom routines
• Supervising children during classroom activities, recess, lunch, outside play, and transitions
• Encouraging independence, responsibility, respectful behavior, and positive social interactions
• Treating all children with dignity, patience, and respect
• Helping maintain a clean, safe, organized, and prepared classroom environment
• Assisting with general classroom housekeeping tasks
• Supporting the lead teacher in other appropriate classroom and school responsibilities
• Attending staff meetings, required training programs, and professional development
• Participating in parent meetings, open houses, school events, and classroom activities as needed
• Communicating professionally and positively with students, families, and other staff members

Skills

ECE units

Elementary-aged children experience

Montessori experience

CPR/First Aid certification

Teamwork

Dependable

Education

12 ECE units or adjacent field

Job description

Montessori Academy of Upland is seeking a caring, dependable Elementary Assistant Teacher to join our Montessori environment. You will assist the lead teacher with supervision, instruction, and classroom management for elementary-aged students in a hands-on classroom.

This full-time, in-person role pays $18.00-$23.00 per hour, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM in Upland, CA. Ideal candidates have 12 ECE units and at least one year of relevant experience; CPR/First Aid